Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sympodica
ID:
891549

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Döll) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 11: 153 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000890884



Common Names

  • Piresia sympodica
  • Sympodica Piresia
  • Sympodica Feather Grass


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Description

Piresia sympodica (also called Sympodial grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central and South America. It is found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is tolerant of dry conditions.

Uses & Benefits

Piresia sympodica is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Piresia sympodica is a small, white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Piresia sympodica can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found it best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Piresia sympodica

Piresia sympodica can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and other areas with standing water in South America.

Piresia sympodica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piresia sympodica?

Piresia sympodica

What is the common name of Piresia sympodica?

Sympodial Feathergrass

Where is Piresia sympodica native to?

Mexico and Central America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:199909-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].